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Catalina vs Mariana

Which is more popular?
Catalina is more popular than Mariana today: about 2,456 US babies were given the name Catalina in 2025, compared with 1,192 named Mariana.
CatalinaMariana
Meaning uncertain; linked to 'pure' of Marius; of Mary
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation kah-tah-LEE-nah mah-ree-AH-nah
Syllables 4 3
First appeared18931888
Peak year2025 (2,456)2005 (2,062)
In 20252,4561,192
TrendNear its peakSteady
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Catalina Mariana
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeCatalinaMariana
2020s 11,909 7,371
2010s 9,369 11,013
2000s 3,742 15,830
1990s 2,236 6,121
1980s 1,304 2,291
1970s 1,001 1,025
1960s 678 486
1950s 538 314
1940s 422 306
1930s 616 322
1920s 817 412
1910s 278 271
1900s 73 80
1890s 26 35
1880s 0 10

What does Catalina mean?

The Spanish form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, whose original meaning is unknown. Early Christians associated it with the Greek katharos 'pure', which reshaped the spelling (with -th-), but that 'pure' sense is a later folk association rather than the true root.

What does Mariana mean?

The Spanish form of the Latin Mariana, feminine of Marianus, a name derived from the Roman family name Marius (itself of uncertain meaning). From early times it was reinterpreted as a derivative of María, blending the two associations.

Frequently asked questions

Is Catalina or Mariana more popular?

Catalina is more popular than Mariana today: about 2,456 US babies were given the name Catalina in 2025, compared with 1,192 named Mariana.

What is the difference between Catalina and Mariana?

Catalina means uncertain; linked to 'pure' (spanish origin), while Mariana means of Marius; of Mary (spanish origin).

Which name is older, Catalina or Mariana?

In US records, Catalina first appears in 1893 and Mariana in 1888, so Mariana has the longer recorded history.